focaliza

Focaliza is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Portuguese verb focalizar, and also the imperative form used to command someone to focus. It denotes bringing something into focus, concentrating attention, or centering on a particular subject, objective, or task. In optics and photography, focalizar means adjusting a lens or optical system to render a subject sharp and clear, often by setting the correct focal distance or adjusting focus.

Etymology and usage: The verb focalizar is built from foco (focus) plus the suffix -izar, which is used to form verbs meaning “to make into” or “to cause to be.” The noun foco refers to the focal point or center of interest, and related terms include focalização (the act of focusing) and focalizador (a device that focuses). Focaliza occurs in formal writing and in everyday speech across Portuguese-speaking regions, especially in Brazil and Portugal.

Contexts and examples: In photography or cinematography, a sentence might read: Ela focaliza a lente no objeto para obter nitidez. In a business or communication context: A campanha focaliza os principais pontos da mensagem. In education or public speaking: O palestrante focaliza a atenção do público nos objetivos do estudo. In general, focaliza can imply both physical focusing and figurative concentrating of resources, time, or attention.

See also: foco, focalização, focalizador, focalização de imagem. The term is used primarily in Portuguese-language contexts to describe the act or result of bringing a subject into clear focus or directing attention toward a specific issue.